Tag Archives: racism
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Equality
Harriet Tubman’s life
Harriet Tubman was a slave who ran away to freedom, then helped many other slaves to escape. She is an American heroin.
Her face will appear on the new 20 dollar bills!
Remembering Freddie Gray – Black lives matter
Happy marriage in black and white
I Am NOT Black, You are NOT White, by Prince Ea
In this beautiful video, Prince Ea tells us to reject labels and be as one, chosing love over war and assessing people’s value from who we are, not what we look like.
Rosa Park -December 1st
Rosa Parks biography cartoon
Minorities?
Size matters after all
Racism is real
Should the Confederate flag stay or go?
Protests in New York over Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore
Freddy Gray, a young African American from Baltimore, died last week from serious injuries that he got while being transported in a police van.
There have been protest marches in Baltimore, some turning violent as rioters broke shop windows, attacked the police and burnt cars. Other members of the Baltimore community have called for peace.
Marches have now been led in memory of Freddie Gray, demanding justice, in other American cities.
▶ Protests in New York over Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore – YouTube.
Man bullied by Chelsea fans at Paris Metro station
Grammy Awards tributes to “Black Lives Matter” Movement
At the Grammy Awards ceremony, several artists paid tribute to the “Black Lives Matter” movement, which honours the memory of young Black men who were killed in the past months or year. Here is a short mashup of these tributes :
Black Lives Matter Movement at the Grammys | Billboard.
Pharrell Williams’s song “Happy”, which won three awards, was sung to a background of young Black men wearing hoodies, like 17-year-old Trayvon Martin who was killed as he was peacefully walking near his sister’s home after buying candy and soda. Trayvon’s killer was not convicted. A “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” demonstration was done during his performance. Williams thus payed homage to late 18-year old, unarmed Michael Brown who was shot by the police in August 2014.
Beyonce sang the gospel song “Precious Lord Take My Hand” to a backing choir of Black men in white suits, their hands up in the same homage gesture.
Prince made a statement, saying “albums matter, like books and Black lives matter”, refering to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Street artists in San Francisco fight against islamophobia
An anti-Islam group in San Francisco had put up ads on city buses. Street artists have fought racism by covering them up with their art, using Marvel superhero Muslim girl’s image.
Today is Martin Luther King Day
Today is the day that the United States celebrate Martin Luther King and his teachings in friendship and understanding between people of different colors. The fight against racism is still on, let us not forget!
Race
Pittsburg police chief takes stand against racism
Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay set off a battle with police unions when he posed with a sign that reads, ‘I resolve to challenge racism @ work #EndWhiteSilence.’ Some think this means policemen are racists. McLay says the sign is not against anyone, and that he was just showing support to anti-racism campaigners. After several black men were shot by police in 2014, McLay wants to show that no racism will be accepted within the police force.
Racism is not natural
Tens of thousands march across to protest police killings of Black citizens
People in New York City and Washington DC have protested yesterday against police violence which recently killed several Black persons.
Those marches show young and old, Black and White, together in their demands for more equality and less violence by the police.
Click on this link to read the article and watch what CBC News reporter describes:
‘I Can’t Breathe’ – Congressman’s tribute to Eric Garner
Wednesday night, a grand jury in New York City refused to indict police officers in the killing of Eric Garner, a man who died after officers used an illegal chokehold on him. The decision set off protests across the country.Some in Congress have already expressed their solidarity with Garner.
Hank Johnson, the sponsor of legislation to curb police militarization, made a moving tribute to Garner, including the phrase, “I can’t breathe” between each statement—the phrase Eric Garner said as he was being strangled, and which has since become a rallying cry for protesters.
Here’s the full text of Johnson’s tribute:
“Black men and boys killed by police.
I can’t breathe.
Impunity for the killers—no justice, no peace.
I can’t breathe.
Militarized police met peaceful protesters on their knees.
I can’t breathe.
Weapons of war—a show of force on our streets.
I can’t breathe.
Disenfranchised youth driven to violence as speech.
I can’t breathe.
Cynical media think this makes great TV.
I can’t breathe.
This cowardly Congress afraid of losing our seats.
I can’t breathe.
Half-hearted reform when there’s more that we need.
I can’t breathe.
Just thinking about the despair that this breeds.
I can’t breathe.
Black lives matter. Hear my pleas.
I can’t breathe.“
Rosa Parks Day
There is no honor in racism…
The word “redskins” is a racist word to call American Indians. Yet the Washington American football team uses it as its nickname. Many people think that they should change their name, or that it should be banned from TV.
Mandela Day : a day in honour of Nelson
What can YOU do on Mandela Day?
The objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so build a global movement for good. “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.”
Individuals and organisations are free to participate in Internaitonal Mandela Day as they wish.
You can find your way to spend 67 minutes on Mandela Day (July 18th) to help others and make a better world!
You have over two weeks to prepare for Mandela Day…
Here is a link to the official website where you can register your personal action :
Movie trailer: Ruby Bridges
Affirmative action explained
Affirmative action means giving an advantage to categories of people who have been underpriviledged for too long. See why this is fair :
Racism is aquired
